TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month industrial placement in Audit, working alongside graduates and gaining real-world experience.
- Be on track for a 2:1 degree or above in any discipline and be in your penultimate year of study.
- Gain exposure to Large & Complex Audit or Portfolio Audit, with opportunities for professional development and potential graduate role conversion.
- Work in a hybrid model, with in-person inductions and assessments.
About the Role
About the Audit Industrial Placement
Audit is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of financial reports, building trust for the public, investors, and businesses. The field is rapidly evolving with the integration of AI and technology, making it an exciting time to join.
What You'll Do
- For 12 months, you will work alongside first-year graduates, contributing to real business tasks from day one.
- You will help solve complex problems using your university knowledge and develop skills for a future career.
- The Audit business has two core areas:
- Large & Complex Audit: Focuses on listed companies, financial services, banks, insurers, large private companies, and public sector organisations.
- Portfolio Audit: Covers a diverse range of sectors including emerging growth businesses, large private corporates, real estate funds, pension schemes, and investment managers.
- You will learn to understand corporate language, assess business processes, systems, controls, and reports to enhance transparency, risk management, and public confidence.
Where You'll Work
- Deloitte operates a hybrid working model, combining office and home working, recognizing the importance of face-to-face interaction for development.
- Client-facing roles may require attendance at client sites.
- Meetings will be a mix of online and in-person.
- Your final assessment and induction will be in-person.
- Workspaces are accessible, with flexibility offered for those with health conditions or caring responsibilities.
What's In It For You?
- Join a world-class placement scheme with excellent career support.
- Opportunity to apply for a graduate role upon successful completion of the placement.
- Support to achieve your potential through an outstanding training scheme and potentially an internationally recognised professional qualification.
- Be part of an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and encourages networking.
- Do work with purpose, grow professionally and personally, and make an impact.
How You'll Develop
- Receive a comprehensive induction and training plan.
- Be assigned a buddy for support.
- Benefit from regular check-ins with your team.
- Opportunity to complete professional exams in Accounting and Assurance, with costs covered for mandated courses, exam attempts, and membership fees, plus paid study leave.
- Gain experience working directly on impactful projects, developing transferrable skills and expertise.
- Potential offer of a position on the Graduate Programme based on placement location.
Additional Support and Benefits
- Access to diversity networks, wellbeing initiatives, and rewards.
- Information on recruitment processes, benefits, values, and culture.
- Support for accessibility requirements and reasonable adjustments during the application process.
Application Information
- Application Deadline: There is no specific deadline, but early applications are recommended as some roles may close due to high demand.
- Visa Sponsorship: Not provided for this programme. Applications requiring sponsorship after graduation cannot be accepted for this role due to salary thresholds. Consider applying for an Industrial Placement in London, Aberdeen, Bristol, Cambridge, Reading, Gatwick, or Southampton if visa sponsorship is required for graduate conversion roles.
- Policy: Strict one application per year policy for Early Careers opportunities.